Farmington Independent

With Emerald Ash Borer in the door, residents of Dakota County have some things to think about. On March 5, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture will host a meeting about the pest. The meeting, which will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center, will offer...

Over the years I have used this space to bring you updates on body pillows people treat like girlfriends, businesses that offer cuddling as a professional service and a handful of the other newest and oddest things on offer from the world of the desperately lonely. It’s enough...

The week of Valentine’s Day was filled with flowers, chocolates and hearts, creating hours of romantic feelings.  Being that it’s the week after these festivities, sales are out and people are back to acting normal. “Acting Normal” may be feelings of content and relief...

This is an exciting week at Farmington High School. On Thursday, the Tiger wrestling team will compete at the state meet for the first time as a whole. On Friday, an impressive seven members of the team will return to the Xcel Energy Center to compete in the individual state tournament. Also...

To hear Lisa Andersen tell the story, all she did was take a car from Farmington’s Dakota Motors on an extended test drive. Problem is, nobody from the dealership know she was doing it, and three days later she still hadn’t brought it back. The dealership reported the theft of...

The Farmington School District started laying out its case this week for asking residents for additional funding. Board members and district administrators had made passing comments in recent months about the likelihood of putting a bond referendum or operating levy on the ballot...

Dakota County Technical College will kick off the second set of Charting the Future Gallery Walks March 4. Ultimately, the Minnesota State Colleges and University system will host 39 events across the state. Charting the Future is a MNSCU initiative that spans all 31 colleges and...

The Farmington High School senior charged in connection with a hazing incident during Homecoming in September pleaded guilty this Tuesday and has been sentenced. The girl pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor charge of criminal vehicular operation for her role in an incident that...

The Farmington boys basketball team put an end to its seven-game losing streak and closed out the regular season on a high note with a 69-64 road victory Friday night at Eagan. Senior Wyatt Ferm poured in a game-high 25 points and finished the regular season averaging 19.9 per contest....

The Farmington girls basketball team scored a season-low 23 points as it lost its eighth straight game 67-23 Friday night against Eagan. The Tigers (3-21) fell behind 41-13 by halftime and put up 10 points in the second half. Seniors Alicia Hett and Morgan Mach each scored six points. Tarah...

Farmington High School is making big plans to celebrate its state tournament-bound wrestling team. The Tigers advanced to the state tournament for the first time as a team this year. Farmington High School will hold a pep fest at 2:41 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 in the FHS main...

When the federal government swooped into Rosemount 63 years ago to acquire land for its Gopher Ordnance Works, it threw hundreds of local lives into turmoil. Some farmers lost land that had been in the family for generations. They were forced to relocate family, livestock and equipment...